br tire upgrade

sean63026 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2011, 12:00 AM

does anyone know if i can put the 27 inch swamp lite on my stock rims without any mods and not rub
thanks guys

BIGBONVI · #2 (**permalink**) 02-03-2011, 5:39 PM

they will fit the rims, but you will experience some rubbing without a lift. you will be safe with running a 2" lift. they are not that expensive and give you extra ground clearance.

sean63026 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2011, 9:50 PM

thanks for the reply and do you have a lift kit you recommend?
i've looked at high lifter and also have heard that their springs alone might work for a little lift

BIGBONVI · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-2011, 9:29 PM

the springs are supposed to carry a higher load rating which results in a stiffer spring. yes, it will give a little lift. if you do not have a bunch of heavy acc it may be enough.
i bought the gorilla stage 1 lift kit which gave me approx 2-1/2" of lift. i am fixing to get 28's which should fit easily with no rubbing. i would not get this kit cause it is a little pricey. highlifter, super atv, and strong made all have 2-3" lift kits which should work good.

Chunz82 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-06-2011, 8:34 AM

I run 27" big horns with out a lift and hardly ever rub.

BIGBONVI · #6 (**permalink**) 02-06-2011, 11:23 AM

hardly ever is still rubbing. do they measure true to size?

Chunz82 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-06-2011, 5:25 PM

Maybe a little bigger... Same tires that come on the 2011 stock but 27" instead of 25"

BIGBONVI · #8 (**permalink**) 02-07-2011, 6:50 PM

u must have gotten lucky. mine is a 2009.i thought it may be because mine has extra weight w/ battery, winch, custom top, etc but i see you also have extra weight. i had 26" with no lift, but no way i was getting 27" without rubbing. i am not one to get bigger tires just to say i have such and such size tires when they are rubbing every time i turn.

Chunz82 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 6:45 PM

I hear ya... In 5 months of ridding I have heard two small rubs ... I have a fully loaded ride and I'm a 300 pound fella.

sean63026 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 10:05 PM

hey guys i think ive settled on 26x11x12 maxxis zillas at all for corners. any thoughts?

BIGBONVI · #11 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 11:34 PM

i am going to do the same just with 28". they are some of the lightest tires and get really good reviews. i like the idea of same size all the way around. 10" too skinny, 12" too wide. hopefully i will have all 28x11x14 by the end of next month. i have heard they run small. so make sure so you dont end up with a 25" tall tire.

sean63026 · #12 (**permalink**) 02-11-2011, 1:06 PM

thanks for the heads up i will check on that

BIGBONVI · #13 (**permalink**) 02-28-2011, 10:31 AM

i went with 4ea 28x12x14 outlaw radials all the way around and i love them. went to an atv park this past weekend and have no complaints. i previously had 26x9x12 on the front with 26x11x12 on the rear. the steering is nearly the same. the look and traction is superb. i highly recommend this setup.

Green1 · #14 (**permalink**) 03-02-2011, 10:15 PM

I put 27" muslite xp's on my big red last week and had no rubbing issues at all, thats with 3 adults and a kids quad in the bed...

BIGBONVI · #15 (**permalink**) 03-07-2011, 10:30 PM

what do the tires you are running actually measure and what psi are you running? my 28" tires measure 27" exactly w/ 7.5 psi. everyone has a different method of measuring. i use a level at the highest point and measure down to the pavement. every brand or model of tire will measure differently...ie maxxis, itp, high lifter.
also i assume you have a 2011 if you have 3 adults with the bed filled. i am not aware of any suspension changes from previous years, but the payload is more so it probably has stiffer or heavier springs which do not lift, but lessen sag.
all of these factors amongst others influence ride height and ground clearance.

Green1 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 10:57 PM

Actually It's a 2010,,, my 27" mudlites on my stock BR rims measure about 26 1/4 inches tall... 27/10/12 on front and 27/12/12 on rear and they have approx 6psi in them.....

BIGO · #17 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 11:03 PM

i have just purchased a 2011, thought i knew all about tire/wheel sets from years of 4-wheelin but feel like an idiot looking online for a wheel kit for the big red...cant seem to find ANYTHING with exception of one place that is ridiculously overpriced....where can i get them, looking for 27" mudlite xp's on ITP wheels